Less Interest in Christie’s Second Inauguration Ceremony

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie addresses a gathering of home owners in Manahawkin, N.J.

Enthusiasm for New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie’s second inauguration celebration Tuesday has been more muted than his first in 2010, as the Republican continues to deal with the fallout over a widening scandal over alleged political retribution.

A dinner scheduled Monday night for Gov. Chris Christie’s closest supporters in Jersey City was canceled, an inauguration committee spokesman said. Republicans had more tickets to give away for the events than they did in 2010, when there was more demand, party leaders said.

Officials with Mr. Christie’s inaugural committee said they expected a smaller inauguration celebration than in 2010 when he was first elected. The spokesman said there has actually been an uptick in interest in attendance since the George Washington Bridge scandal erupted this month.

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